NYT
Putin Pledges Increased Strikes in Ukraine and Support for Iran
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he would continue military strikes against Ukraine and expressed support for Iran. Putin made the comments in response to recent developments in the conflict. The specific details of proposed strikes and the nature of the pledged support were not detailed in the statement.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/world/europe/putin-ukraine-iran.html